HP's stock set a new 52-week high on Friday after delivering a strong profit forecast

Investors snapped up shares of HP Inc. on Friday after the company indicated that it expects to have a buoyant and profitable 2018.
The stock was up as much as 7.8% and set a 52-week high of $US22 a share in regular trading on Friday, and finished the session up 6.4%.

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